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Jeffrey Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel found dead in French jail

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French prosecutors say a modeling agent who was close to disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead Saturday in his French jail cell.

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Jeffrey Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel found dead in French jail (opens Foxla)
Published Feb 19, 2022
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French prosecutors say a modeling agent who was close to disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead Saturday in his French jail cell.
Townhall
Modeling Agent Suspected of Recruiting Underage Girls for Epstein Found Hanged in Prison Cell (opens Townhall)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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The former boss of a French modeling agency who was under investigation over suspicion he procured underage girls to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found hanged in his
CNN
French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel found dead in prison cell (opens CNN)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel, a longtime associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead in his prison cell, a spokesperson for the Paris prosecutor's office said.
Portland Press Herald
Modeling agent close to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in French jail (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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His lawyers suggest that Jean-Luc Brunel, 75, killed himself.
NBC News
Modeling agent linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in prison cell (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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His death comes less than three years after Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in New York while he was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
The Times of Israel
Epstein-linked modeling agent found dead in French jail cell (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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Source says Jean-Luc Brunel, who was charged with rape of minors, found hanged, in echo of his former associate's death
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Modeling Agent Close to Epstein Found Dead in French Jail (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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French prosecutors say a modeling agent who was close to disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead Saturday in his French jail cell.
Delaware Public Media
Jeffrey Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel is found dead in a French jail cell (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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Brunel, a modeling agent, was being held in an investigation into the rape of minors and trafficking of minors for sexual exploitation, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.
The Guardian
Jean-Luc Brunel, held on suspicion of supplying girls to Epstein, found hanged (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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Former model agency boss accused of rape and suspected of trafficking underage girls has died in prison
Fox News
Modeling agent close to Jeffrey Epstein is found dead in French jail (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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A modeling agent who was close to disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead Saturday in his French jail cell, authorities in Paris say.
Rolling Stone
Epstein Associate Jean-Luc Brunel Found Dead in Paris Prison Cell (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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Modeling agent accused of supplying underage girls to Epstein reportedly hangs himself while under investigation for sexual abuse and sex trafficking, mirroring Epstein’s August 2019 death
Deutsche Welle
Epstein-linked modeling agent found dead in jail cell | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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Former French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel was awaiting trial on sex abuse charges. Authorities in Paris found him hanging in his cell.
Insider
Jean-Luc Brunel, an ex-model agent and associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead in his Paris jail cell (opens Insider)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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After being arrested in December 2020, Brunel was released on bail in November 2021, but was later ordered to return to prison to await trial.
Towleroad Gay News
French Modelling Agent Linked To Epstein Found Dead In Cell (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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A file photo taken on September 10, 2014 shows the Sante prison in Paris. - Former French model agent Jean-Luc Brunel, accused of rape by several former
France 24
French modelling agent and former Epstein associate dies in custody (opens France 24)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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A prominent French modelling agent who was a former close associate of disgraced American billionaire Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead in his Paris prison cell, prosecutors said on Saturday.
CBS News
Modeling agent who was close to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in French jail (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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Victims of alleged abuse described shock and dismay that the agent, Jean-Luc Brunel, will never face trial.
Al Jazeera
Epstein aide charged with rape of minors found dead in Paris jail (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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Brunel, in his mid-70s, was under investigation for the rape and trafficking of minors for sexual exploitation.
Legitgov
Modeling agent close to Jeffrey Epstein is found dead in French jail | CLG News (opens Legitgov)
Published Feb 19, 2022

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